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Aurora - Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY

Aurora - Williamsburg

4.8
4.8
1696 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 43 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Romantic
  • Neighbourhood gem
Established over a decade ago, Aurora restaurant is a landmark of the Italian cuisine in the vibrant neighborhood of Williamsburg.
Aurora creates a perfect balance of tradition and innovation, with a great respect for seasonality, by combining top quality Italian imports, sustainably grown local produce and house-made specialties. 
The wine program offers a list of over 150 labels, along with craft beers, signature cocktails, and a full liquor bar.
The rustic and charming dining room with exposed brick walls and high ceilings, opens to an intimate, leafy garden, enclosed during the colder months, and perfect for a relaxing dinner "al fresco" during the warm season.
Aurora is a great spot for a romantic date, a casual getting together with friends, or private events.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:45 Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–15:45 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–22:30 Fri, Sat 18:00–23:30 Sun 17:00–21:45
  • Phone number
    (718) 388-5100
  • Website
    http://www.aurorabk.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Riccardo Buitoni
  • Private party facilities
    We can accommodate up to 80 people for a full sit-down dinner/lunch service and up to 100 people for a cocktail style event with passed hors d'oeuvres and lighter fare. We have an enclosed patio that can be used as a private space without reserving the entire restaurant.events@aurorabk.com for inquiries
  • Location
    70 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11249
  • Area
    Williamsburg
  • Cross Street
    Between Kent Avenue and Wythe Avenue
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    L train at Bedford, J-M-Z trains at Marcy
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • ❤️ JOIN US FOR VALENTINES DAY 💕

    14 Feb 2025 only
    We will be serving a festive a la carte menu, details coming soon on our website.

Menu

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What 1,696 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Brooklyn

    Romantic

  • Brooklyn

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Aurora in Williamsburg is a culinary gem blending traditional Italian and fusion dishes with a tapas flair. The "exquisite and thoughtful" menu changes seasonally, offering fresh, delicious ingredients. Guests rave about the "perfect" service and "lovely" ambiance, with standout dishes like octopus and oxtail pasta. Cozy interiors and a charming outdoor patio enhance the dining experience. Despite occasional service hiccups, Aurora remains a "neighborhood favorite" for its consistent quality and welcoming atmosphere.

1,696 Reviews

  1. Linda

    New York City

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been to Aurora now 3 times and each was as wonderful experience as the others. Raves about every aspect of the evening - food, service, ambiance etc

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  2. Annie

    Baja California

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent and service was good . We always love this restaurant .

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  3. Soukaina

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was so lovely! The wine selection, the food,, and the atmosphere. The only con of our experience was one of the servers had a bit too much attitude. She would snap our of exasperation and was so visibly annoyed at the table while we were just trying to have a good time. The saving grace of the service was this wonderful Argentinian man who was so jovial and replaced her in the service at a certain point. Other than that, highly recommend!

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  4. marion

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always so delicious, and so close! Aurora never dissapoints!

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  5. maria

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious food and cocktails, delightful wait staff and great ambiance!

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  6. Lou

    VIP

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service, good value. Pastas are excellent.

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  7. Kait

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very cute outdoor area. It’s enclosed so even in the winter, it’s pleasant to sit there. So much greenery! That’s definitely one of the highlights of this place. The food was just okay. I got the lobster scramble for brunch. It was $26 and had a decent amount of lobster - a great deal in my eyes. I also got a mocktail - which was super tasty and flavorful! My boyfriend got the egg’s Benedict and he really liked it. He said the eggs were cooked perfectly!

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  8. Al

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had the most wonderful Christmas dinner. We give 10 Stars on the food. Will definitely be back.

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  9. Thomas

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was very good and the wine selections superb.

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  10. Geoff

    VIP

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 24 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were fantastic. Would recommend this restaurant for couples.

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FAQs

Aurora - Williamsburg offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (718) 388-5100.

Aurora - Williamsburg is rated 4.8 stars by 1696 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 43 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Aurora - Williamsburg

70 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11249

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between Kent Avenue and Wythe Avenue
  • Area
    Williamsburg
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:45 Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–15:45 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–22:30 Fri, Sat 18:00–23:30 Sun 17:00–21:45
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    L train at Bedford, J-M-Z trains at Marcy
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Riccardo Buitoni
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.aurorabk.com/
  • Phone number
    (718) 388-5100
  • Private party facilities
    We can accommodate up to 80 people for a full sit-down dinner/lunch service and up to 100 people for a cocktail style event with passed hors d'oeuvres and lighter fare. We have an enclosed patio that can be used as a private space without reserving the entire restaurant.events@aurorabk.com for inquiries
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